Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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A perfect tour for the coastal and native animal lovers!
Experience both Bays Melbourne has to offer, enjoy the historic Brighton Beach Boxes, get up close to kangaroos, koalas and birds, stretch your legs on stunning coastal walks at The Nobbies, then finish the day seeing the adorable penguins at the world-famous Phillip Island Penguin Parade.
There are so many amazing things to see in and around Melbourne that it can be tough to squeeze them all in, but this full-day small group tour to Phillip Island is a great place to start. With this tour you get to visit Brighton Beach, Nobbies Centre, the Penguin Parade, and a Wildlife Park, all without the stress of organizing tickets, transport, and itineraries.
Enjoy some of Victoria’s best sights and wildlife on tour
-Scenic coastal drive to Brighton Beach’s famed Beach boxes
-Wildlife park experience
-Visit Phillip Island to see The Nobbies and Penguin Parade
-Includes pickup/drop-off in Melbourne CBD and entry fees
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Phillip Island Penguin Parade is a KultureCity Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue
Infants 3 years old and under are free provided they sit on the lap of a parent, if you wish for your infant to have their own seat please purchase a child ticket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pick up and drop off from selected CBD Melbourne hotels
Friendly, local, knowledgeable driver
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Entry / Admission Fees are included
Lunch, Dinner & drinks are excluded, however there will be opportunities to purchase while on tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Brighton Bathing Boxes Association Inc.
Explore and take amazing photos with your guide of the iconic Brighton Beach boxes where you will be on the beach also witnessing the Melbourne City skyline and taking in the glorious views Port Phillip Bay has to offer.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
Experience the magic of Australia's native wildlife at Moonlit Sanctuary, where you'll meet adorable koalas, playful kangaroos, and other fascinating creatures in a natural bushland setting.
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Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Wildlife and Beach Boxes Bus Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and relaxing
Marissa S,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of photo opportunities. Moonlit Sanctuary is great. I booked animal encounters separately ahead of time to make sure they weren’t sold out, which worked out because the wombat was sold out the day of. Penguin Parade is very cold at night so make sure you bring warm clothes! (We went in mid Sept)
Start pickup should not be changed after customer has booked from available options
PreranaNirav S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00worth visiting evening waiting long for penguins to arrive Drive is good Pickup options should be complied
A fabulous day out.
Penny F,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dirk picked us up outside our hotel and whisked us off to Brighton Beach to admire the colourful little beach huts. We wandered down the beach where we spotted a magnificent pod of pelicans sunning themselves on a rock close to shore. The rock was shared with a flight of cormorants enjoying the sunshine too. We moved off to Moonlit Sanctuary where we got close up to many indigenous Australian bird and wildlife. (The sleepy koalas were my favourite of all) Dirk took us along a road with spectacular coastal views to Cowes Beach where we stopped for refreshments and a lovely walk on the beach. Dirk was happy to answer all our questions and told us interesting facts about the geography and history of the area. We skipped the Nobbies Centre due to the maintenance that was happening there, but didn’t feel that we missed out as Dirk took us to a beautiful beach where we saw Cape Barron Geese grazing in the grass and guarding their fluffy chicks which was very special. Next onto the Penguin Centre where Dirk collected our tickets and advised us where to go for the best viewing of the little birds. We didn’t see many coming out of the sea that evening, but it was thrilling to observe those that did. The Visitors Centre has a QR code available to scan, should you want to see photos of the tiny penguins.
Average tour in a very bad weather, lovely penguins
nozar g,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00The weather was quite cold and windy which really affected the whole tour and complete fun and satisfaction I was expecting. The tour started later than scheduled time and i was waiting about 30 mintues in a hotel which i was not staying. It was quite disappointing that even drop off place was not same to pickup late in evening. The tour time was mainly spent on the road and each stop was short. In overall in a better weather condition and more organized program I may recommend it. Our driver and guide Ron was a nice man. I wish to thank him
It was a great satisfaction.
Yuka T,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a very kind tour. I was happy to see the penguins as they showed me around at a reasonable price. I just don't understand all English, so I wanted the meeting point and time to be simple and easy to understand.
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